Borretia
Borretia is a genus of herbaceous plants in the family Boraginaceae, commonly known as borage or starflower. These plants are native to the Mediterranean region and are cultivated worldwide for their culinary and medicinal uses. Borretia species are characterized by their hairy leaves and stems and their star-shaped, often blue, flowers. The most well-known species is Borago officinalis, or common borage, which has a long history of use in traditional medicine and cooking.
Common borage flowers are edible and have a cucumber-like flavor, often used in salads, drinks, and as
The genus Borretia is relatively small, with only a few recognized species, though some taxonomic classifications